It is a results business. Standings matter. Playoffs matter. Alot.
But if management truly believes they are building towards long term success you shouldn't look at only one year. But we also shouldn't pretend there have been huge ups and downs either. This team as constructed has never been better than mediocre and in bottom half of league as measured by the standings.
You miss the playoffs this year and next year is pressure filled. Given how this team starts, that would be concerning in and of itself. It is a young team but many of these players are right in their prime.
Rebuilding now would be asinine. You need to improve this team and give it some runway and just know the stakes are high for those making the decisions.
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